If you would like to place your child on the allocation list for a Baw Baw Shire Kindergarten please complete the following form.
Eligibility
Children must be 3 years old to attend Kindergarten. For children that are turning 3 years of age in February – April a placement can be held, but they are unable to attend until after their third birthday (see information below regarding deferral option for this age group).
Born Between
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Year Eligible for 3YO |
Year Eligible for 4YO |
01/05/2020 - 30/04/2021 |
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2025 |
01/05/2021 - 30/04/2022 |
2025 |
2026 |
01/05/2022 - 30/04/2023 |
2026 |
|
Children born between January to April are in the youngest sector of the group and may not be quite ready for the expectations of Kindergarten. Families have the choice to defer their kindergarten year to the following year. This would see their child turn 4 during the 3-year-old kindergarten program and 6 in the year they commence school. Children will not be eligible to be funded for 2 years of 3-year-old kindergarten so please consider readiness before enrolment.
If you have questions about deferring your child, or their readiness for Kindergarten, please contact Family & Children’s Services on 5624 2540.